Soggy Bacon …. Arrgh!!!

I’m at the cottage today, and we decided to throw together some dinner. Somebody suggested that perhaps we should make the frozen pasta that was in the freezer. I was less than enthused about this. Frances didn’t want hamburgers, and I just wasn’t feeling the steak Mom suggested. We are eating chicken tomorrow, so unless […]

Best Roast Chicken … Ever

No official Top Chef this week, as Michael and Joe were unable to come, and Mitch and Eileen are leaving for vacation today. That, however, didn’t prevent me from cooking. Indeed, the foundation for Thursday’s meal was laid on Monday night, and the meal, once started, must be completed. “Monday night?” you ask. Why Monday […]

Vegetarian Bacon!

This week for “Top Chef” night, we didn’t even bother watching the show. This season has been “Top Chef Masters,” and we have decided that it has been too boring for us to sit through another episode. I wonder if we will have to change names if we no longer are watching the show. We […]

Easter

Had Easter dinner with the family today. Not a lot of comments to submit, but had to mention A few things. First, my Tsoureki was really great this year. I let it rise longer than usual. I’m reaching a point of making my own recipe. Hmm The wines with dinner were from Sandhill Crane Vineyards […]

Chocolate Night … of Bliss

It’s Thursday, 23:11, and M and Richard just had to leave. Dinner tonight was outstanding. The theme was chocolate, and it was a big week for both M and Richard, so I felt it was time to go over the top. First, the wine. We featured 3 wines, and added a fourth. The 2009 Pinot […]

Dumplings Come Home

Another after-the-fact post. Ah well… the pictures will have to suffice for much of the information. Last week I jokingly suggested the theme for this week would be dumplings. Fortunately, I’m the only one who took it seriously. Mitch and Eileen brought savory eclair-style cream puffs with smoked salmon mousse. I have to admit that […]